It’s that time of year again, babes. The battle boots are back on, the signs are loud, and the energy is sapphic and unstoppable. Across the U.S., dykes and their allies are gearing up for another fierce season of Dyke Marches—those grassroots, glitter-drenched protest parades that say, “We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re still fighting.”
Born from fire in 1993 thanks to the Lesbian Avengers (yes, that was a real group, and yes, we’re obsessed), the Dyke March was—and still is—a response to a gay rights movement often soaked in cis male energy. The dykes weren’t about to wait their turn. So they took the streets. Thirty-two years later, the tradition lives on as a powerful, proud, punkish platform for lesbian visibility and resistance.
What sets Dyke Marches apart is that they’re not corporate-sponsored Pride floats throwing stress balls and coupons—they’re protests. And in today’s climate, where LGBTQ+ rights are under legislative attack in red states and overlooked even in blue ones, they’re more necessary than ever. Marching means taking up space. It means shouting our names. It means reminding the world that lesbians, trans dykes, nonbinary dykes, and everyone in our chosen families aren’t going anywhere.
So if you’re ready to rally, flirt, fight fascism, and maybe score a post-march makeout in a park, here’s your ultimate guide. Save the dates, pack the glitter, and find your people on the pavement.
🗓️ 2025 Dyke March Events Across the U.S.:
- May 16 – Long Beach, CA
Bixby Park turns sapphic as dykes and allies march with posters, drums, and righteous rage. - May 31 – Philadelphia, PA
The Philly Dyke March kicks off at noon from Kahn Park. Drag showcase the night before at William Way. - May 31 – West Hollywood, CA (WEHO)
Women’s Freedom Festival + Dyke March led by Pride Riders LA. The L-Project hosts this lesbian-powered extravaganza. - June 6 – Washington, DC
OG Dyke March city brings the heat with the theme “Dykes Against Fascism.” March starts 7 PM. - June 8 – Los Angeles, CA
One of the biggest. DJ sets, protest sign-making, guest speakers, and a massive march down Santa Monica Blvd. - June 13 – Boston, MA
Anti-capitalist, accessible, and queer-as-hell. Includes music, speakers, and community tables. - June 28 – New York City, NY
From Bryant Park down 5th Ave, this iconic protest party brings out thousands. Everyone welcome, unless you’re a bigot. - June 28 – San Francisco, CA
The 33rd annual Dyke March, led by the legendary Dykes on Bikes, kicks off after a Dolores Park rally.
A March That Still Matters
In a world where rainbow capitalism keeps selling us Bud Light in June and bigotry in July, the Dyke March remains raw, radical, and real. It’s about screaming in the face of erasure, showing up for our trans siblings, demanding a world where sapphic joy isn’t niche but mainstream.
For the LGBTQ community—and especially for lesbians, nonbinary folks, and queer women—the Dyke March is more than a day on the calendar. It’s a living, breathing act of resistance and love. And honey, love looks damn good on a leather vest and combat boots.
So go ahead: take the streets, take a stand, take a selfie. This is what liberation looks like.